World quantity two Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to play in Acapulco this week after choosing up an damage within the Rio Open last, certainly one of his coaches stated.
The 19-year-old, who spent greater than three months out of motion as a result of belly and hamstring accidents, returned to the ATP Tour to win the Buenos Aires title by beating Cameron Norrie earlier than dropping to the Briton within the Rio last on Sunday.
Alcaraz wanted remedy for a left leg downside throughout his semi-final in Rio and picked up an damage to the opposite leg towards Norrie, leaving him uncertain for his first hardcourt occasion of 2023.
Coach Antonio Martinez Cascales, who has accompanied Alcaraz on the South American swing, hoped that the issue was not too severe however stated it was robust to see the US Open champion making his opening spherical tie towards American Mackenzie McDonald on Tuesday.
“I hope it’s a simple contracture,” Cascales was quoted as saying by Madrid every day La Razon.
“But it’s difficult for him to play in Acapulco because of the surface change and without having any previous training.”
Alcaraz wanted his leg wrapped halfway by means of the match towards Norrie, prompting his group to contemplate dropping out.
“We evaluated it,” Cascales stated. “But he wanted to continue. There are players who take a lot to retire while they are playing.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com